Lead Frontend Engineer

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit www.blend360.com  

We’re looking for a solid Frontend Engineer who truly understands APIs and the broader ecosystem of modern web applications. This role combines advanced technical skills with a comprehensive vision of how frontend, backend, infrastructure, and user experience interact within a web app. 

This role is ideal for someone with a high degree of autonomy, without formal team management. You’ll design and implement scalable, secure, and reusable solutions using React, applying SOLID principles to ensure code quality and long-term maintainability. 

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex frontend initiatives, driving them from concept to production with minimal supervision. 
• Develop robust, reusable, and scalable components following SOLID principles and industry best practices. 
• Work closely with backend engineers to understand, integrate, and optimize APIs, ensuring smooth and efficient communication between systems. 
• Manage state, content, and hooks, ensuring predictable and maintainable data flows. 
• Implement lazy loading of APIs and asynchronous architectures to enhance performance and responsiveness. 
• Ensure compliance with OWASP security standards, preventing vulnerabilities such as SQL injections and cross-site scripting (XSS). 
• Contribute to application deployment and scalability through Kubernetes and containerized environments. 
• Evaluate tickets and requirements to independently propose well-reasoned, autonomous solutions. 
• Promote clean architecture, performance optimization, and maintainable codebases. 

• 5+ years of experience as a Frontend Developer with strong React expertise (React Hooks, Context API, React DOM). 
• Experience in architectural design or system-level decision-making. 
• Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs. 
• Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3. 
• Strong grasp of asynchronous programming, state management, and component reusability. 
• Knowledge of OWASP security standards and best practices for frontend security. 
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality, production-ready code. 
• Excellent analytical and communication skills. 
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP). 

Nice to Have: 

• Experience with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. 
• Background in performance optimization and frontend observability. 
• Exposure to Python for scripting or backend integration. 
• Experience working with BigQuery or other analytical data platforms. 

What about languages?
You will need excellent written and verbal English for clear and effective communication with the team.

How much experience must I have?
In order to thrive in this role, you must have at least 5+ years of experience in similar roles.

Our Perks and Benefits: 

📚 Learning Opportunities: 

• Certifications in AWS (we are AWS Partners), Databricks, and Snowflake. 
• Access to AI learning paths to stay up to date with the latest technologies. 
• Study plans, courses, and additional certifications tailored to your role. 
• Access to Udemy Business, offering thousands of courses to boost your technical and soft skills. 
• English lessons to support your professional communication. 

Travel opportunities to attend industry conferences and meet clients. 

👩‍🏫 Mentoring and Development: 

• Career development plans and mentorship programs to help shape your path. 

🎁 Celebrations & Support: 

• Special day rewards to celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, and other personal milestones. 
• Company-provided equipment.  

⚖️ Flexible working options to help you strike the right balance.    

Other benefits may vary according to your location in LATAM. For detailed information regarding the benefits applicable to your specific location, please consult with one of our recruiters.